Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


James Samuel Foreman, II

James Samuel Foreman, II

Sep 21, 2023

**** A graveside  celebration of life will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Ellerbe Cemetery with Rev. Bill Monroe officiating. ******

 

James Samuel “Jim” Foreman, II, of King, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his mother’s home in Ellerbe, NC.

 

Jim was born October 7, 1953 in Stanly County, NC, a son...

Christine Poston Maree

Christine Poston Maree

Sep 20, 2023

Christine Poston Powell Maree, 86, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  

Mrs. Maree was born July 18, 1937 in Richmond County, the daughter of the late Leo and Myrtle Mabel Millen Poston. She was a graduate of Rohanen High School, Class of 1955, and attended Limestone University in Gaffney, SC. She was a member...

Michael Parsons McIntyre

Michael Parsons McIntyre

Sep 17, 2023

 

Michael Parsons McIntyre, known to most as Mike, was born on June 20, 1946 to the late Bernie C and Mary P. McIntyre. Mike was called home to be with his heavenly Father on September 17th, 2023. Mike graduated from Ellerbe High School in 1964 and Columbia Commercial College in Columbia, SC in 1967. 

  Mike leaves to cherish...

Marie Parker Poland

Marie Parker Poland

Sep 16, 2023

Marie Poland, 78, of Rockingham, ended her journey here on earth Saturday, September 16, 2023 and awoke in Heaven surrounded by her loved ones that had passed on before her.  

Marie was born February 12, 1945 in Nash County, a daughter of the late William and Myrtle Gardner Parker. She was a devoted member of Faith Free Will Baptist...

JoAnn Garrison Cook

JoAnn Garrison Cook

Sep 12, 2023

Jo Ann Cook, 82, of Country Canyon Road, Rockingham passed away on September 12, 2023, at Richmond County Hospice Haven.   

She was born May 5, 1941, in Darlington, SC a daughter of the late James and Olene Johnson Garrison. She was an inspector for Owens Illinois and was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. 

 

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Edith Conner Hudson

Edith Conner Hudson

Sep 6, 2023

Edith Ann Conner Hudson, 74, of Rockingham, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Hospice Haven.

 

Mrs. Hudson was born April 9, 1949 in Fairfax, Virginia. She was a member of Roberdel Baptist Church and had retired from Stanley Furniture Company. 

Surviving are her husband, Fred M. Hudson; children, Marvin Hudson (Rachel), Ray Hudson (Terri), Bob Hudson (Jack)and Carl...

Harold Freeman McFayden

Harold Freeman McFayden

Sep 2, 2023

Harold Freeman McFayden, 95, of Ellerbe, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. He was born September 1, 1928 in Richmond County, to the late Colon A. and Etta F. McFayden. He was a graduate of Ellerbe High School and an active member of Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church. 

His career was in the poultry industry...

Betty Powell Pomeroy

Betty Powell Pomeroy

Sep 2, 2023

Betty Ruth Powell Pomeroy, 66, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Hamlet, North Carolina.

 Betty was born January 28, 1957, in Georgetown, South Carolina, to the late H.C. (Tom) and Ruth Powell.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Alfred James Pomeroy and her infant sister.

She is...

Jerry Winfred Tew

Jerry Winfred Tew

Aug 30, 2023

Jerry Winfred Tew, 85, of Rockingham passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.

 

Jerry was the son of the late William Claude and Elsie Upchurch Tew. He fought for our country as a member of the U.S. Navy. After spending his time in the Navy, he went on to do various jobs; a musician,...

Meredith Nicole McBride

Meredith Nicole McBride

Aug 26, 2023

Meredith Nicole McBride, 30, of Ellerbe, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.   

Meredith was born April 12, 1993 the daughter of Phillip Warren McBride and the late Tammy Linne Wright. She was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School and attended Saron Baptist Church. She had lived with and been cared for by her...

James Ralston Benson

James Ralston Benson

Aug 24, 2023

James Ralston “JR” Benson, 97, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home. 

 

Mr. Benson was born August 28, 1925 in Bladen County, NC, a son of the late David and Pearl Walker Benson. He had served his country in the US Army and worked in maintenance with Martha Baum Plant, JP Stevens and Beaunit Manufacturing....

Jon Fredrick Vinroot

Jon Fredrick Vinroot

Aug 14, 2023

Jon Fredric Vinroot, 64, of Candor, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. 

 

Mr. Vinroot was born February 9, 1959 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Fred William and Lee Warner Vinroot. He worked with the State of North Carolina Environmental Services for many years prior to his retirement. 

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Larry Branson Conyers

Larry Branson Conyers

Aug 13, 2023

Larry Branson Conyers, 83, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Mr. Conyers was born November 5, 1939 in Richmond County, a son of the late Elijah and Frances Brady Conyers. He had served his country in the United States Air Force, retired from Sara Lee Hosiery and was a member of Jefferson Park Church. In...

Harold Shepherd

Harold Shepherd

Aug 12, 2023

Harold Kenneth Shepherd, 62, of Hamlet, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham. 

Mr. Shepherd was born October 27, 1960 in Richland County, SC a son of Ada Ruth Sellers McArthur and the late Harold Lloyd Shepherd. He served his country in the US Navy and had worked in remodeling with Lowe’s. 

Surviving are...

Jimmy Lynn Watts

Jimmy Lynn Watts

Aug 12, 2023

Jimmy Lynn Watts, 66, of Hamlet, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home. 

Mr. Watts was born February 20, 1957 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late James Norman and Beatrice Wright Watts. He was a member of New Beginnings Christian Ministries, an instructor with the Dungeon Boxing Club and a longtime employee of Southern Builders. ...

Coleman O'Neal

Coleman O'Neal

Aug 9, 2023

Edward Coleman O’Neal, 96, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. 

Mr. O’Neal was born December 30, 1926 in Camden, SC, a son of the late Murray and Estelle O’Neal. He was a DJ for 70 years, worked in radio ad sales and was a country music artist. In 1963 he had an album that...

Terry Alexander Ginter

Terry Alexander Ginter

Aug 7, 2023

Terry Alexander Ginter, 54, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home. 

Mr. Ginter was born January 16, 1969 in Richmond County, a son of William Terry Ginter and Margaret Ann Hudson Hinson. He worked in construction with Highway Constructors in Apex and was of the Baptist faith. 

Surviving are his sons, Terry Alexander Ginter,...

William Leo English, Jr

William Leo English, Jr

Aug 6, 2023

William Leo English, Jr., 63, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home. 

Mr. English was born September 14, 1959 in Richmond County, a son of the late William Leo and Bernice Fowler English. He enjoyed being employed with Tartan Marine and also as an inkman in printing and loved auto racing. In addition to his...

Elsie Bittle Callahan

Elsie Bittle Callahan

Aug 4, 2023

Elsie Bittle Callahan, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Daughter of Ed and Willie Victoria Simpson Bittle, she was born on June 13th, 1935. 

Mrs. Callahan attended Zion Community Church. She loved spending time with her friends and family; especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also fond of traveling, with the beach being...

Shannon Brian Brigman

Shannon Brian Brigman

Aug 3, 2023

Shannon Brian Brigman, 52, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home. 

Shannon was born April 3, 1971 in Richmond County, a son of Samuel O Brigman and the late Muriel Anne Cribbs Brigman. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, obtained his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Richmond Community College and was...

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